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Who’s Marking Housing First’s Homework?
The proposed sale of 25 social housing units in the Oasis project on Greeves Street has brought to light serious questions about the governance of HousingFirst. TWiSK asks if anybody is marking HousingFirst’s homework?

Bin fire vs hope at Prahran launch
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at The Prahran Hotel on Saturday to launch the Greens’ bid to reclaim the Prahran electorate with second-time candidate Angelica Di Camillo. TWiSK was there as an observer.

St Kilda Festival feedback mixed
Love it or loath it, the St Kilda Festival is a big deal. It draws a crowd, fills the bars and markets St Kilda as a good time destination. We’re not sure how much it costs, but it’s a big slab of Council’s overall festival budget. Council will vote on the next Festival in June.

Astor marks 90 beautiful years
St Kilda’s Astor Theatre has reached a major milestone, celebrating 90 years of continuous operation while also earning a place among the world’s most beautiful cinemas.

The Age picks up Oasis selloff story
Reporting in The Age inspired by TWiSK coverage of the Inkerman Oasis sell-off by Housing First has thrust the spotlight on how council is powerless to influence the sale despite gifting the land 25 years ago.

Voters Guide 2026
TWiSK presents an independent guide to the State election in local seats.

Quietly Historic Election Underway
A new democratic process is unfolding in Victoria – one that many non‑Indigenous Victorians may barely notice – but which has lasting implications for our shared future. TWiSK sets the scene as voting closes later this week.

Curse of the cable ties
Why are “forever” plastics an annual GP legacy? Kelly Brennan reports on the plastic litter hangover marring Albert Park.

Preseason momentum for St Kilda City
Charley Falla reports on the preseason matches in the first of a series of stories from St Kilda City’s Peanut Farm HQ.

Penguin tix fix?
From 31 March, St Kilda Penguin Viewing Experience tickets will be released weekly on Tuesdays at 10 am. With school holidays coming, you can imagine what’s going to happen by 10.05!
